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Small airport

Taft Kern County Airport

ICAO KL17Local L17🇺🇸 Taft
Coordinates
35.1415°N, 119.4386°W
Elevation
875 ft (267 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
11.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:27
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
20:13
Civil dusk
20:42

About 14h 17m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Taft Kern County Airport

Taft Airport, also known as Taft-Kern County Airport, is a public airport located one mile (1.6 km) east of Taft, serving Kern County, California, USA. This general aviation airport covers 71 acres (29 ha) and has one runway. It is home to a skydive operation known as Skydive Taft.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 253,283 ft / 1,001 m60 ftAspLightedOpen
03 / 211,570 ft / 479 m60 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DZ PCA021 DAILY SR-SS OCNL NIGHT JUMPS BY NOTAM.Special useDangerGND13000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Taft Kern County Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Taft Kern County Airport located?

Taft Kern County Airport is small airport located in Taft, United States, at an elevation of 875 ft (267 m).

How many runways does Taft Kern County Airport have?

Taft Kern County Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,283 ft / 1,001 m.

What time zone is Taft Kern County Airport in?

Taft Kern County Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Taft Kern County Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Taft Kern County Airport is approximately 11.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Taft Kern County Airport?

The nearest airport to Taft Kern County Airport is Fellows Taft Airport (US-3930), about 4.2 nm to the n, followed by South Coles Levee Oilfield Airport and 7R Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Taft Kern County Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.